Business Details
Special Education Law Services in Westbury, NY
The Law Offices of Susan J. Deedy is a distinguished legal practice dedicated to advocating for parents of children with disabilities across New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties. Our firm prioritizes open communication, ensuring parents feel confident in our expertise in special education law. We guide families through the entire process of securing appropriate evaluations, developing tailored IEPs, and obtaining public funding for private placements.With a strong track record of success in due process hearings and non-litigious resolutions, we are committed to ensuring children receive individualized educational services. Our team combines legal acumen with compassionate counsel to address the evolving needs of each child and family.
Services
Education Law Services
Due Process Litigation
IEP Consultation
CSE Meeting Representation
Tuition Reimbursement Advocacy
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized communication and tailored legal strategies for each family.
- Our team has decades of experience in special education law and IEP development.
- We serve as lead counsel in all due process hearings and negotiations.
- Our attorneys have insider knowledge of school district operations and policies.
- We maintain a proven track record of successful outcomes in tuition reimbursement cases.
What people say
Master in special education law
Professionalism, expertise, and kindness
Changed our son's life
Responsive and patient counsel
Victorious outcomes against school districts
Services
Due Process Litigation
Our firm represents parents in due process hearings to resolve disputes with school districts over educational services. We advocate for legally mandated remedies under IDEA, including program changes, service frequency adjustments, and placement modifications. With extensive courtroom experience, we ensure families receive legally mandated educational accommodations.
IEP Development
We assist parents in creating individually tailored Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that address their child's unique needs. Our attorneys provide consultation and direct representation during CSE meetings to secure appropriate service recommendations and placement decisions aligned with federal and state special education laws.
Tuition Reimbursement
We specialize in securing public funding for private school placements when school districts fail to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Our attorneys have successfully resolved hundreds of cases to ensure children receive necessary educational services through unilateral placement reimbursement.
CSE Meeting Representation
Our attorneys represent parents during Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings to ensure appropriate service recommendations and placement decisions. We leverage deep understanding of special education law to advocate for legally mandated educational accommodations and individualized programming.
Special Education Consultation
We provide expert consultation to parents navigating the special education process independently. Our services include IEP review, procedural guidance, and strategic advice for securing appropriate educational services and resolving disputes with school districts.
People
Susan J. Deedy
Chief Counsel
Special education attorney with 30+ years of experience, former CUNY legal counsel, and recognized expert in IEP development and due process litigation.
Richard F. Corrao
Senior Counsel
Experienced litigator and child advocate attorney specializing in special education law with New York Law School Juris Doctor and extensive courtroom experience.
Nicole Venditti
Counsel
Former Queens County prosecutor with 20+ years of legal experience, focusing on special education law and administrative advocacy for children with disabilities.
S. Fahad Qamer
Of Counsel
Special education litigator with significant experience in administrative tribunals and New York City courts, representing families in complex educational rights cases.
Gabriella DeRosa
Associate Attorney
Former Assistant District Attorney with criminal law background, now focusing on special education advocacy and family legal support since joining the firm in 2024.
Questions
What special education services do you help parents obtain?
We assist with IEP development, CSE meeting representation, tuition reimbursement for private placements, and due process litigation to secure legally mandated educational services.
How do you handle disputes with school districts?
We first attempt resolution through negotiation and CSE meetings, escalating to due process hearings when necessary to protect your child's educational rights.
Do you offer consultation services for parents?
Yes, we provide expert consultation to help parents understand IEP components and navigate the special education process independently.
What areas do you serve in New York?
We serve families in New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County for all special education legal matters.
